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Bitcoin wilts as Fed rate uncertainty weighs. Kospi plunges 8%

CoinDesk·October 15, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin wilts as Fed rate uncertainty weighs. Kospi plunges 8%

Bitcoin weakened as Fed rate uncertainty weighed on markets, with bets on an October rate hike briefly spiking to nearly 50% after Wednesday's inflation report before cooling. The Kospi plunged 8%, reflecting broader risk-off sentiment. Crypto traders remain cautious as macroeconomic data drives volatility across assets.

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